Simcoe County spring 2016

Spring 2016

Total SportsSIMCOE COUNTY

COVERING LOCAL SPORTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

The Fan Cave Awardsthe Ultimate Fan pg 9

Barrie TrojanSwim ClubOlympic Qualifiers pg 14

Barrie Rugby50th Anniversary

pg 18

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Total Sports Simcoe CountyEdition

Publisher/Regional Sales ManagerKim Reynolds

[email protected]: 705-623-0729

Advertising SalesKim Reynolds, Anette Nossiter

Graphic DesignerDeborah Dunmall

ContributorsKaren Leslie, KC Reynolds,Rick Schaly, Don Roulston,

Beverly Bravener, Cindy Tarascio,Anette Nossiter, Johnny Glanville,

Michael Sabourin, Leah Armstrong, Jim Lowe,

Hellaina Rothenburg, Jennifer Smyth

Photo CreditsKC Reynolds, M2M Staff,

Tim Prothero-Vintage Lax,Kim Rennie, Ron Hole,

Alex Blechta, Dave Laus,Mark Woolard, Jason Morawski,

Barrie Minor Lacrosse,Johnny Glanville,

Kirsten Bobbie, Perry Byrd

Total Sports Simcoe County Edition is a free Magazine, published 6 times a year, semi-monthly. Total Sports Simcoe County Edition is distributed by audited circulation through Canada Post. Contents Copyright 2015 Total Sports Alliance Inc. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or depicted in print or digital without the written permission of Total Sports Alliance Inc. The opinions expressed by contributors may not be those of Total Sports Alliance. Total Sports Alliance Inc. assumes no liability for submissions or omissions.

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INSIDECOVER: Barrie Trojan’s COVER PHOTO: Jason Morawski

IN THIS ISSUE04. Barrie Spikes Volleyball Community Involvement

05. Georgian Grizzlies Women’s Volleyball

06. Mind-to-Muscle Partners with Guelph University

07. Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Sponsorship

08. Barrie Bombers Jr C Lacrosse

09. Ultimate Fan: The Fan Cave

10. Boston Pizza High School Athletes

11. Innisfil Minor Hockey

14. Feature: Barrie Trojan Swim Club Olympic Qualifier

16. Simcoe Tennis Skyhawks to Defend Title

17. Renegade Roller Dames Start Their Season

18. Barrie Rugby Turns 50!

19. Rogers TV Celebrates Volunteers

20. Expert Advice: Dental Health and Sports

22. Barrie Minor Lacrosse

24. Inspiration: Teresa Kelly Woolard

26. Special Olympics: Simcoe County Athletes at National Winter Games

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PAN AM GAMESBarrie Spikes gets involved in our community and charitable events. We were excited to be asked by the City of Barrie to be part of the 2015 Pan Am Games. We had a tent set up with volunteers from our program helping to give gifts

away and talk about Barrie Spikes. It was exciting to see the torch come through Barrie.

TEACH A KID TO FISH DAYRain or shine, Barrie Spikes is part of it!!! We were thrilled to be part of Teach A Kid toFish. It was a wet, cold day but it did not stop our coaches (Dave and Megan) from helping. Despite the weather, we enjoyed meeting amazing families

businesses from Barrie. Join us this year on June 26th, 2016 from 9am to 1pm. It is a great day for the kids and family all organized by the Kempenfelt Rotary Club.

MISS TEEN CANADA GLOBE 2015Barrie Spikes was proud to be a sponsor of Carly Wheelans from Barrie, Ontario who competed in the Miss Canada Globe pageant last summer. Carly Wheelans was recently crowned Miss Teen Canada Globe 2015. Throughout Carly’s adventures, she picked the Barrie Special Olympics as her charity of choice. We were happy to host a volleyball tournament is support of Carly and her charity. Carly raised well over $2000. Congratulations Carly!!

If you are interested in competing in the Miss Canada Globe pageant 2016 you can reach Carly at [email protected].

SUMMER CAMPSEvery year, Barrie Spikes offers summer camps to the community. The week is filled with enthusiasm, high energy, cross-fit training, volleyball team challenges, and the day always ends with a fun game to show off the skills taught. Athletes bring their creativity, charm, and

positive attitude every day which always leads to fun had by all!! Check our website at www.barriespikesvolleyball.com for more information or email

[email protected]

Barrie Spikes volleyball is an organization that offers skills training and team building, in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Our

programs are run on Monday and Wednesday nights. They are 1 hour sessions and range from grade 1 up to grade 10. Our program is about making new friends and learning the game of volleyball. The program provides a character building atmosphere, teamwork, and a

well-balanced mixture of recreational and competitive game play.

Community Involvement with Barrie Spikes By Karen Leslie

Visit us at… barriespikesvolleyball.com or email [email protected]

Georgian Grizzlies Women’s Volleyball Building for 2016-17 SeasonBy KC Reynolds

Total Sports magazine caught up with coach, Brad Gra-ham at a Grizzlies practice on a snowy Friday night at Georgian College Athletic Centre, the night before they were headed to a big game with Canadore College in North Bay. In the 2014-15 season, the Grizzlies placed first in their division, however, in the 2015-16 season, they had to build, losing players that had graduated, switched to other post-secondary institutions, or simply could not play because of other commitments.

Quinn McGregor, who plays on the left side, is from Lindsay, came from the Durham Region Volleyball Club (DRVC) and is only in her second year at Georgian but it already considered a vet on the team given the amount of rookies. She’s says that it’s been tough having her college career start with a first place and now to be part of such a new team. McGregor says that “Everyone’s fun, it’s a good experience playing on the team, and I look forward to practicing over the summer”.

Brittany Coughlin is a second year Recreation and Lei-sure Services student from North Bay and has friends that play on the Canadore team. She also plays on the left side and says that this year has been a remake year. She feels that “We need to trust each other more on the court” but with experience, that will come. Coughlin says that “The girls are all really nice and fun to play with”.

The captain of the team, Katharyn Avery, is a fourth year student and a native of Barrie. She went to Eastview Secondary School and played with the Georgian Cubs. A setter on the team, Katharyn says that “We usually play to our competition”. She was nervous about the Canadore game but felt that they could hold their own

and says that “We usually play well against them”. With so many rookies on the team, she says that she loves playing on the team but it is a huge commitment. Their practices are usually sixty minutes long and three to four times per week. Student must pass at least 80% of their courses to stay on a team.

While speaking to the players, they described coach Brad as a really good coach that tells bad Dad jokes. The assistant coach, Mark Molasy, was described as the comic relief; the guy who breaks the tension when they need it the most.

The women Grizzlies travel with the men’s team to and from their games and they all seem to get along really well but Avery says that the rides can be really weird depending on what the outcomes of the games are.

The Grizzlies did not win against Canadore and with only one more game left in the season, versus Durham College, the first place team, they, unfortunately did not make the playoffs. They are already building and scout-ing players for next season.

Three young, energetic players have already been recruited; Thea Wilkes, a setter from the Georgian Cubs and the St. Joseph Jaguar’s, Camryn Morgan, an outside hitter form Innisdale Secondary School and the Bar-rie Elites (our featured female athlete in this edition of Total Sports magazine), and Brianne Berriault, a Midland native that comes from the Markham Stingrays and the St. Theresa Thunder. Here’s wishing the team good luck this fall!

For further information about varsity teams at Georgian College, visit their web site at www.georgiancollege.ca/campus-life/athletics.



University of Guelph and Mind to Muscle Announce a Research Partnership!By Rick Schaly, CAT(C), Photo credit M2M Staff

Mind to Muscle Strength & Conditioning and the University of Guelph’s High Performance Exercise Lab are proud to announce a research partnership. This partnership will involve the use of Sport Testing equipment, which is the industry standard in sport-specific performance testing.

The Sport Testing system is currently being used by a wide range of organizations including the NHL, CHL, CFL, CIS sports, NLL, Basketball Canada and Rugby Ontario. Sport Testing has Global Standardized Tests for each individual sport to best measure performance related to each sport, whether on a soccer pitch, basketball court, or hockey rink.

The High Performance Exercise Lab at the University of Guelph is managed by Dr. Lawrence Spriet and Dr. Jamie Burr. Dr. Lawrence Spriet is the Chair of the Human Health and Nutritional Sciences department at the University of Guelph, and has been performing research in exercise and sports performance for over 25 years. He has worked with a wide range of athletes from Olympians, Hockey Canada and amateur sports teams.

The partnership with Mind to Muscle will assist with the data collection process and will help fuel research for the

UofG High Performance Exercise Lab. The data collection from athletes using the standardized Sport Testing system will allow for annual performance tracking in repeated standardized tests. This information will allow the University of Guelph to identify specific trends in attempt to gain insight into the development and performance of the growing athlete. Dr. Lawrence Spriet, “Our research lab is very excited about our new partnership with Mind to Muscle. We are looking forward to fuelling our performance research with their help and expertise.”

Locally, the Barrie Minor Midget AAA team has used Sport Testing to track their player progress and development throughout the season. The Ontario Hockey League invites the top 80 skaters prior to the draft to participate in their annual Fitness Testing Combine. On-ice tests with Sport Testing include forward and backwards sprints, reaction, weave agility, and transition agility each performed with and without the puck.

Sport Testing Inc. has been a leading provider of sport specific player testing and a developer of athletic assessment technologies. Sport Testing delivers professional athlete analysis using its distinguished equipment for the most accurate and consistent results. Standardized tests allow users to set predetermined protocols and compare against a central data bank of results. Players and coaches can use the data for research, measure development and player progress on an annual basis and talent identification.

Mind to Muscle is the largest and most successful athletic training development centre in Simcoe County, recognized as the facility of choice for players committed to maximizing their off-season development and in-game performance. Mind to Muscle has been training Barrie and area athletes for 17 years and is recognized as the leader in the strength and conditioning industry.

Mind to Muscle recently expanded its Team Performance Training facilities adding another 3200 square feet of state of the art training space. It will be home to their Summer Hockey Program this summer.

For more information about the Mind to Muscle-University of Guelph research partnership, or how to have your team tested using the Sport Testing system,call/email:

Greg Eskedjian, Director of Hockey Training and Sport Nutrition

Mind to Muscle, 480 Huronia Rd, Barrie, (705)-737-5097or [email protected]


Founded in 1984, the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Society strives to recognize, celebrate and preserve the memories of our best athletes. Relying on community support, the B.S.H.O.F.S. is reaching out for financial assistance in producing our annual awards induction ceremony and other related expenses. To invest in the future, celebrate the past and present, the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Society has set forth a sponsorship program.

THE PROGRAMPARTNERS:The 2015 partners were as follows:• City of Barrie: Hosts the Hall at the Allendale

Recreation Centre.• Rogers TV: TV coverage of our annual Induction

Ceremony.• The Barrie Examiner and The Barrie Advance: These

local newspapers prepare articles on Inductees and Award Nominees

• Herman Koeslag: is the official photographer of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame Society. He provides many images on our website and photographs the Induction Ceremony www.eyeinthesky.ca

• Don Komarechka: www.donkom.ca is the host and manager of the Society’s website.

• ProSigns: Produce and print signage for labeling memorabilia and sponsors at the Allendale Recreation Centre www.prosigns.ca

• Michael Enterprise: Supplies Sound and Video equipment for Induction ceremony www. meaudiovisual.com

SPONSORSHIPSWe have various levels of acknowledgement based upon the level of support.

GOLD • $3000.00 One available per year• one year sponsorship in gold display case at the

Allendale Centre• presentation and sponsorship of the annual Induction

Ceremony. • logo on the sponsor board at the annual Induction

Ceremony.

• logo in rotation on projector throughout annual Induction Ceremony.

• advertisement and logo on the Society’s website• opportunity to give speech at the Induction Ceremony.

SILVER • $1000.00 maximum of 6 sponsors per year• shared sponsorship in the display case at Allendale

Recreation Centre.• logo in rotation on projector throughout annual

Induction Ceremony• logo on sponsor board at annual Induction ceremony• logo on sponsor page in Induction Ceremony program• logo on Society’s website.

PORTRAIT• $1000.00 1-5 available each year• “unveiling cloth” printed with logo on display during

Induction Ceremony• logo on sponsor page on website• logo on Inductee page on Induction Ceremony

program• logo in framed artwork, permanent placement• opportunity to give speech at Induction Ceremony• recognition on the “Friends of the Hall” wall at the

Allendale Recreation Centre

TROPHY CASE • $300.00 per year per trophy case• 3 trophy cases available• logo on sponsor page of Induction Ceremony program• name on trophy case at Allendale Recreation Centre

FRIENDS OF THE HALL• $50.00 minimum per year: unlimited number of

sponsors• name listed in section of Induction ceremony program• recognition on “Friends of the Hall” wall at Allendale

Recreation Centre

Thanks very much for your help in celebrating sport in the City of Barrie.

Please inquire about other sponsorships.

Box 1364, Barrie, ON L4M 5R4

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Barrie’s Jr C Lacrosse Club is a not-for-profit organization for junior aged players 17-21 yrs. The team was incorporated in 2015 and makes its home at the Holly Rec Centre, on Mapleton Ave in Barrie.

If you’re a player interested in trying out, contact the GM and/or check out our website for info: www.bombersjrclacrosse.com. If you’re not a player looking to continue playing, then you’re a sponsor or you’re a fan. Come out to one of our home games. Check out our game dates below. If you’re interested in sponsoring home town lacrosse, we’d love to hear from you! Contact Bev Bravener at [email protected].

WE LOVE OUR FANS! AND WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS! Our first year of inception saw some exciting changes: professionally done programs, a professional announcer, fan throwaways, and sponsor giveaways… almost unheard of in the Jr C league! Our coaching staff received an elite OLA Jr C Coaching Staff of the Year Award. The entire Bombers Jr C staff brought a level of professionalism and class, not only to the team and to the league, but also to the City of Barrie.

The Bombers Jr C team believes very strongly in supporting our community. Over the course of this past year, the Bombers have supported our war veterans by donating several of our Barnstormer Brewing sponsored warm up t’s.

New for 2016, the Bombers have developed a Sticks4Kids program. This program will support those minor players in our community and surrounding communities with lacrosse equipment that they might otherwise not be able to afford. Anyone wishing to donate new or used equipment, or wish to make a monetary donation, please contact Bev Bravener, [email protected], 289-926-0295, or Linda MacArthur, 705-715-8687.

Barrie will be having its home opening vs Whitby on May 21st. There will be a Balloon Artist; the Bombers mascot, Blue Bomber, new for 2016, will be there; a player presentation will be made to our overage players from the 2015 season; and we will also be doing a presentation to our 2015 coaching staff. We will also be accepting donations to our Sticks4Kids program at the Home Opener! Festivities start at 6:30pm, so come early! Hope to see you there!

It’s Lacrosse Season!Dust those sticks off; startsharpening those stick skills,and get ready for the 2016 season!

DATE TIME VERSUS LOCATIONFRIDAY, MAY 20 8PM Huntsville HOLLY REC CENTRESATURDAY, MAY 21 8PM Whitby HOLLY REC CENTRESUNDAY, MAY 29 2PM Gloucester HOLLY REC CENTRESUNDAY, JUNE 12 2PM Cornwall HOLLY REC CENTRESUNDAY, JUNE 19 2PM Peterborough HOLLY REC CENTREFRIDAY, JUNE 24 8PM Huntsville HOLLY REC CENTRESUNDAY, JUNE 26 2PM Clarington HOLLY REC CENTRESATURDAY, JULY 2 8PM Peterborough HOLLY REC CENTRE

By Beverly Bravener, Photo credit Tim Prothero, Vintage Lax



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Total Sports Ultimate Fan of the MonthFan...tastic!

Dan wins a $100 Gift Card

compliments of T he Fan Cave!

Do you know somebody who is an “ Ultimate Fan ” ?Send us an email ... [email protected]

You might see them in our next edition!

Fan’s Name: Dan Jackman, 55 years youngFavourite National Team: Toronto RockFavourite Local Team/Sports: Barrie Blizzard lacrosseFavourite Athlete: Colin Doyle, Captain of the Toronto RockSports Participation: played masters lacrosse in Buffalo for 5 years, will be playing lacrosse this summer as a wannabe goaltenderSpare Time: spending time with his girlfriend, Lesley, collector of lacrosse jerseys (has over 100), relaxing, attending Toronto Rock games (14 year season ticket holder), watches a little CFL football


Celebrate Our Female and Male High School Athletes with Boston PizzaCongratulations to Camryn and William who both win aprize pack compliments of Boston Pizza in Barrie South

If you know an outstandinghigh school athlete, please

contact us with your nomination!

Name: Camryn Morgan

Age: 17 years

Grade: 12

High School: Innisdale Secondary School

Sports: volleyball with Innisdale and the Barrie Elites, flag football, and ultimate FrisbeeSports Achievements: Female Athlete of the Year-2013, 2014, Female MVP 2014-Jr Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Offensive Flag Football, Quarterback, Female MVP 2015-Sr Volleyball, 2014 GBSSA Volleyball Champions, Barrie Elites U13 & U15 MVP, 2014 Georgian College Invitational Tournament MVP & team member of Innisdale SS tournament winner.

Sports in the Future: signed with Georgian Grizzlies volleyball for 2016-17 season while taking Early Childhood Education, plans to go to university afterwards for a Concurrent Education Degree and, if feasible, to still play volleyball.

Name: William Lowe

Age: 16 years Grade: 10

High School: Eastview Secondary School

Sports: lacrosse (field & box) with Eastview and the Barrie Bombers (Midget Box, U17 Spring Field, U16 Fall Field), LAX Pirates Travel Team, football, Assisting You Bulldogs Men’s Team and Midget/Juvenile Broncos (Barrie Ball Hockey Club), Undertakers Men’s Ball Hockey Team (Thornton Ball Hockey League), lacrosse and ball hockey referee.

Sports Achievements: Ontario Minor Field Lacrosse Gold Medalist/Provincial Champion-2010, 2011, 2015, 10 individual scoring titles at Barrie Ball Hockey Club, 15 league championships including the Fall 2015, Midget/Juvenile Division, Youth World Outdoor Ball Hockey Champions-2009 (first ever), led his Winter Men’s ball hockey team in scoring at 15 years old.

Sports in the Future: would like to play for the Barrie Lakeshores Junior Men’s Field Lacrosse in the fall of 2016, long-term would like to play in the CUFLA (Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association) for either Guelph or Nipissing University while taking Law Enforcement.

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COACHES WANTEDInterested in coaching local league in Innisfil? Coaching applications will be available shortly on our website.

REMINDER!!! RESPECT IN SPORT

One parent or guardian of each player registered in

minor hockey with the OMHA must complete this 1 hour

online program as a condition of participation. Visit the OMHA website

to complete the course.

Registration will be open soon... keep your eyes on our website... register early and save!!www.innisfilminorhockey.ca

IMHA REP Tryouts 2016/2017May 9th-May 26th (see website for more details)www.innisfilminorhockey.ca


IMHA Annual General MeetingApril 17th 2016 2:00pm-4:00pmUpstairs at the Stroud ArenaBoard Positions Available www.innisfilminorhockey.ca for more details

Innisfil Minor Hockey would like to thank all of the sponsors who were a part of our program this year! Without you our program

would not be successful. We are always looking for new sponsors to

become involved. Please contact [email protected]

for more information.

We are giving away 2, $500 registration

credits!!!

NOVICE Local League Playoff Champions!!!

Congratulations to the hardworking Winterhawk superstars of the 2015-

2016 Novice Local League team!!


Trojan’s Take Five to Canadian Olympic TrialsBy Anette Nossiter, Photo credit Kim Rennie, Ron Hole and Alex Blechta

Barrie Trojan Swim Club will be sending five athletes to the Canadian Olympic Trials at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre in April. BTSC has already had a record-breaking year for the 2015-2016. From September to the end of the short course season in March; the club has broken twenty-four club records. In addition, nine long course club records have been broken prior to the start of long course season even starting. With five and a half more months of the season to go, with Canadian Olympic Trials around the corner and 2016 Rio Olympics starting in August, the club has more excitement to come.

Among those records broken, Sarah Montes (15 yrs old) and Kendra Lutsch (14 yrs old) have battled among teammates to hold the fastest club record in all distances of breaststroke. Recently the swimmers

attended the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championship in Montreal, where Sarah and Kendra had the success of achieving their first Canadian Olympic Trials qualifying times at ages 15 and 14 years old.

Kendra Lutsch (14 yrs old) succeeded in taking home the bronze and club record for the 200 (LCM) breaststroke at the Speedo Eastern Canadian Championship, with a time of 2:38.14. Montes just milliseconds behind Lutsch, celebrated with her teammate as both girls made the qualifying time for Canadian Olympic Trials. Both swimmers are ranked among the top ten in Canada for their age group in 100 and 200 breaststroke.

Adrian Vanderhelm (20 yrs old) is currently ranked 2nd fastest in Canada for men’s open category for

Become part of our success. Pre-competitive programs and competitive programs for all ages. Email: [email protected] to join our team!

15 yr women 9th Sascha Keir 50 LCM Butter�y 0:28.47 (19-Feb-15, QC)

15 yr men 6th Jarod Stehle 200 LCM Backstroke 2:11.66 (29-Jul-15, QC)

14 yr women 4th Sarah Montes 200 LCM Breaststroke 2:39.15 (2-Jul-15, ON)

8th Sarah Montes 100 LCM Breaststroke 1:15.15 (4-Jul-15, ON)

7th Kendra Lutsch 200 LCM Breaststroke 2:41.35 (1-Aug-15, QC)

13 yr women 4th Ella Rennie 50 LCM Breaststroke 0:35.22 (29-Jul-15, QC)

5th Ella Rennie 100 LCM Breaststroke 1:16.52 (31-Jul-15, QC)

7th Ella Rennie 200 LCM Breaststroke 2:45.61 (2-Jul-15, ON)

13 yr men 10th Rowan Hart 200 LCM Breaststroke 2:41.13 (1-Aug-15, QC)

11 yr men 2nd Matthew Keenan 50 LCM Freestyle 0:29.57 (2-May-15, ON)

www.barrieswimming.ca

BARRIE TROJAN SWIM CLUBJoin a growing and successful swim club.

Visit our website and register today for a FREE tryout.

BUILD CONFIDENCE. BE STRONG. BECOME A LEADER.

• COMPETITIVE: 18 & Under & MASTERS (18 & Over)• PRE- COMPETITIVE: SWIM SCHOOL (3 - 9 yrs) & HOUSE LEAGUE (10 - 15 yrs)

The swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are scheduled to take place from August 6 - 13th at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium. A Summer Olympic year brings lots of excitement for swimmers as they get to see their sport highlighted on national television across the world. The world’s fastest swimmers take the stage to compete for their victory. On April 5 - 10th Swimming Canada will host Canadian Olympic Trials at the newly built Toronto Pan Am Sports Complex featuring two ten lane �fty meter pools adjacent to each other. It is a state of art facility built for the past 2015 Pan Am Games.

BARRIE TROJAN SWIM CLUB’s best will be attending trials including Dan Kuiack (20M), Adrian VanderHelm (20M) and Sascha Keir (16F). Dan Kuiack currently ranked 11th in 100 Backstroke (0:56.74 on 6-Aug-15) and 12th in 50 Backstroke (0:26.63 on 7-Aug-15) LCM in the Men’s Open Category. Adrian VanderHelm currently ranked 19th for 200 Freestyle (1:52.02 on 1-Apr-15) and 200IM LCM (2:06.58 on 4-Apr-15) in the Men’s Open Category.

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200 (SCM) freestyle with time of 1:46.88 (21-Nov-15). Swimming as a sophomore at Simon Fraser University, he recently clocked the fifth fastest time in NCAA Div. II history in the 500 (SCY) freestyle at 4:21.04 (11-Mar-16), he finished third and earned All-American Honors in his three individual events. He finished behind Dutch Olympian Dion Dreesens of Queens and Russian national team swimmer Victor Polyakov (West Chester). He has qualified for the Canadian Olympic Trials and will be representing the Barrie Trojan Swim Club in the 200 FR, 400 FR, 100 FR, 100 FL and 200 IM.

Daniel Kuiack (20 yrs old) was a member of the Canadian team that competed at the 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. He is currently ranked 3rd Fastest in Canada for men’s open category for 50 (LCM) backstroke with a time of 26.11 (26-Feb-16). His recent accomplishments for the university of Toronto Varsity Blues Men’s Swimming team include a silver medal for 50 back and bronze in 100 back at Canadian Interuniversity Sport Championship. He will compete in the 100 BK at Trials.

Skylar Tierney (17 yrs old) will also be representing the team and competing for a spot on the Canadian Paralympic Swim team. She will be competing against Canadian Para-swimming team member Aurelie Rivard, who holds the world record in 100m freestyle. Recently

she won bronze medal and personal best at Swim Ontario Spring LC Provincial Championship. She will be racing in 400 FR, 100 FR, 100 BK and 100 BR at trials.

The club has many promising young, and talented athletes that are expecting continued success in the coming years. With over 240 swimmers competing at all ages, send your cheers and support to the Barrie Trojan Swim Club and help their swimmers reach their goals. #btscrocks

To keep up to date with the club progress, follow them on:

Twitter @barrieswimming

Facebook @barrietrojanswimclub

Instagram @barrie_trojan_swim_club

www.barrieswimming.ca

Love swimming and want to join? Email [email protected] for a FREE tryout!


18-year-old high school senior, Bryson Tye, led his local tennis team, The Bar-rie Skyhawks to The U18 NSL (North South League) Championships in 2015. This year he is sifting through numer-ous NCAA offers to play college tennis in The United States. He is just one of many to have that opportunity from the Barrie area in the past few year’s thanks in big part to the creation of The Skyhawks who will be defending their 2015 title at Mayfair East Racquet Club in Toronto in April with Bryson taking a mentorship/coach role. “I’m too old to play this year but I still can’t wait to see how the team does” says Bryson during one of The Skyhawks practice sessions, which take place at Barrie North Winter Tennis Club. “Having Bryson at practice is so awesome” says 2016 Captain Max Gillespie-Hewitt. “No one hits the ball as hard or as perfectly as Bryson so he just makes us all better.”

The North South Junior Tennis League features nine ten-nis clubs ranging from Toronto to Collingwood, two divi-sions (U14 and U18 that feature both girls and boys) and two conferences (North and South). The Skyhawk play-

ers train during the week with matches on weekends in a season that runs from October to April. In addition to the nine-team NSL matches, The Skyhawks play across Ontario and include yearly trips south of the border. This years’ trip will be to visit The Guizar Tennis Acad-emy in Clearwater, Florida where the players will spend week training with full-time juniors from around the world, one of which is Barrie native, 13-year-old, Genevieve Quenville, a former Skyhawk.

The Skyhawks team format is a new concept for the area. Typically an individual sport, tennis has missed out on attracting top tier athletes, especially in Cana-da. Team tennis creates an atmosphere that is more spectator-friendly and community based and brings in more of those A+ athletes looking for the dramatic that only comes from a larger fan base. It’s definitely work-ing for The Skyhawks who consist of both the U18 team and U14 team and will be adding a U9 Progressive Ball Team next season. “It’s been a great addition to the ten-nis community” says Michele May, Head Coach. “It gives the players something to shoot for and for coaches and parents, it makes the sport much more exciting.”

For more information about The Skyhawks and all other tennis related inquiries go to www.simcoetennis.ca or www.barrienorth-wintertennis.com

2015 Championship Day, from left to right:Bri, Stacy, Claire, Bryson, Max, Graham, Wilson, and Aiden.

Skyhawks Defending TheirTitle Simcoe County TennisBy Johnny Glanville, Photo credit Johnny Glanville

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Renegade Derby Dames Start Their Season

The Renegade Derby Dames (RDD) are an adult flat track roller derby league based out of Alliston and part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA). With approximately 55 members and roughly 35 active skaters, they are a relatively small organization by sports team standards, however, what they lack in size, they more than make up for in spirit, enthusiasm and fans. They have fun nicknames like Laya Down, Keri Daway, Sin & Tonic, and Carlateral Damage, and they jazz up their appearance adding embellishments to uniforms such as tutu’s, colourful leggings, hair colour, and theatrical make-up.

A not-for-profit organization run by skaters for skaters, they play teams from all over the province. They have two travel teams; the Bombshell Battalion (B-Team) and a competitive team, the Striking Vikings (A-Team). A new team, the Smokin’ Laces, which is more of a recreational team, was recently introduced, catering to various skill levels.

In addition to the RDD league, they have a sister league; the Alliston Junior Roller Derby, which consists of girls from ages 9-17.

If you have not had the pleasure of watching a game, you will be pleasantly surprised.

Playing in the old Alliston Arena on Nelson Street West, there’s a concession stand with hot and cold drinks, snacks, and freshly made samosas from The

Indian Flame Restaurant. Barnstormer Brewery sponsors the team and their products are sold at the events. Tables selling Derby Dame merchandise and local vendors supporting the team give spectators something to eat, drink, and buy while waiting for the game to start.

During half time and in between games, there’s local entertainment and various 50/50 opportunities to keep everyone entertained.

The Dames participate in community events such as the Alliston Potato Festival Parade every August, and community outreach initiatives providing fundraising support and donations to several local charities including My Sister’s Place; a shelter for women and children who have been victims of violence in the home.

If you are not familiar with flat track roller derby, here is a link to help understand it. https://wftda.com/resources/rollerderby101

To check out their schedule or if you are interested in becoming fresh meat for a team, their web site is www.renegadederbydames.com.

By Leah Armstrong and KC Reynolds, Photo credit KC Reynolds


Barrie Rugby Turns 50!By Michael Sabourin

A rugby game may last 80 minutes, but ask any rugby player, those moments fade quite quickly. Time seems to move faster than a ball spinning from fly half through to the wing. And for the Sky Blue ruggers of Barrie RFC, 50 years seemed to pass like the final minutes of a big match. This summer will mark the 50th season milestone representing the country of Simcoe and surrounding area. The comradery and kinship has continually grown from generation after generation, despite competing with smaller numbers than most clubs. Whatever the task, whoever the opponent, Barrie RFC shines bright Sky Blue year after year, and will continue to do so for the years to follow.

Teams that will be marching onto the pitch:Mens: Males 18+Women: Females 18+Junior: U18 boys U18 girls U16 boys U14 boysYouth: U12 (introduction to contact) U10 co-ed flag rugby U8 co-ed flag rugby U6 co-ed flag rugby

Over the 50 years, Barrie and area has brought up some top notch athletes. We have had many make provincial teams and national teams, and even some play professional rugby internationally.

A list of those players are: Brian McCarthyJohn and Luke TaitJason VerstratenJordan Wilson-RossRob AshwoodTaylor Paris

50th Gala:On August 6th, every team will be playing a home game at Barrie’s main pitch, Jim Hamilton Field. Afterwards, there will be a gala where we welcome both alumni and active players, friends, family, and of course, fans to celebrate the clubs proud heritage. Gala details to be announced at a later date.

As always, information about the club can be found at our website www.barrierugbyclub.com.

Barrie the blue, Barrie the true!


April 10 to 16 is National Volunteer Week and Jenn Davies, Co-Ordinator of Volunteer Services at Rogers TV is thrilled to have such a great group. Roger’s has almost 200 volunteers that cover Owen Sound, Kincardine, Collingwood, Barrie, Borden, Angus, Alliston, Midland, and Grey and Bruce Counties. “They’re here because they want to be” she says, which makes them so fantastic.

Rogers has volunteers that are co-op students, have an internship, or are people who volunteer for specific regions or activities. Davies tells them “This placement is what you make it”. Rogers meets with individuals one-on-one, taking them on a tour of the building and finding out what makes them tick and then they place them based on schedule availability and interests. “We couldn’t function without them”.

At Rogers, volunteers can learn the basic three; camera, switcher (technical buttons), and sound. They have opportunities to interview, host, or stay behind the scenes.

Volunteers are celebrated by recognizing their birthday, getting t-shirts, having pot-luck lunches, and sometimes, having a big night out where everyone gets to have some fun.

Rogers TV has volunteers that are high school students, co-op students, retirees, and internship students.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Rogers TV, go to www.rogerstv.com/volunteer or you can contact Jenn Davies, Co-ordinator of Volunteer Services, 705-737-4660 x6992.

Rogers TV LovesTheir VolunteersBy KC Reynolds


You never know when an accident will happen for yourself or family member. At White Cedar Dental Care we love to educate our patients on how to protect their teeth. Whether you are taking part in competitive sport or playing just for fun we encourage you to protect your beautiful smile with a custom-fitted sports mouth guard. For those patients that are in Orthodontic treatment we recommend stock mouth protector that can be found at any sporting goods store to ensure your teeth stay protected and treatment is not disrupted.

Although the primary purpose of a mouth guard is to prevent tooth and oral-facial injuries, it provides protection for lower jaw impact injury. If a player receives a blow to the lower jaw, the player usually ends up falling and hitting their head on the floor which is a different type of injury altogether. Pre-teens and teens have the highest number of sports related dental injuries with the top 3 sports; Basketball, biking and hockey. Basketball has an injury potential 13 times that of football. However, even though you may participate in another sport not mentioned above, it does not lessen the importance of a custom fitted sports guard for any sport. Athletes are 60 times more likely to suffer harm to their teeth when NOT wearing a mouth guard.

There are 3 basic types of mouth guards. Your dentist can explain the difference in cost and comfort, and how well they can protect you or your child.

• Stock mouth protectors are preformed and come ready to wear. They are inexpensive and can be bought at most sporting good stores and department stores. However, little can be done to adjust their fit, they are bulky, make breathing and talking difficult, and they provide little or no protection. Dentists do not recommend their use.

• Boil and bite mouth protectors also can be bought at many sporting goods stores and may offer a better fit than stock mouth protectors. The “boil and bite” mouth guard is made from thermoplastic material. It is placed in hot water to soften, then placed in the mouth and shaped around the teeth using finger and tongue pressure.

• Custom-fitted mouth protectors are individually designed and made in a dental office or a professional laboratory based on your dentist’s instructions. First, your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and a mouth guard is then molded over the model using a special material. Due to the use of the special material and because of the extra time and work involved, this custom-made mouth guard is more expensive than the other types, but it provides the most comfort and protection.

In the case an accident does occur, knowing what to do can mean the difference between saving and losing

a tooth. When you or a member of your family has a serious problem with a tooth, you need help fast. Here are some suggestions from the Canadian Dental Association of what could happen and how to address them.

Knocked Out Tooth• If the knocked-out tooth is a permanent (adult) tooth,

your dentist may be able to put it back. You must act quickly. If the tooth is completely knocked out, rinse it with water but DO NOT scrub it, and try to put it back into the opening. Be careful to hold the tooth by the crown (top), not the root, so you do not damage the ligaments.

• If you cannot put the tooth back into its opening, or if there’s a chance that the tooth might be swallowed, put it in a container of cold milk and take it with you to your dentist (or to the nearest dentist) right away. If you see bleeding from the opening, rinse the mouth out with water. Place a wad of tissue or gauze on the opening and bite down on it. The pressure applied will usually stop the bleeding. If you can get help within 10 minutes, there is a fair chance that the tooth will take root again.

Chipped or Broken Tooth• Broken teeth can almost always be saved. Call your

dentist, explain what happened and ask to see him or her right away. If possible, bring in any pieces of the chipped or broken tooth to your dentist. If the break is small, your dentist may use a white filling to fix the tooth. If the break is serious, a root canal may be needed. Your tooth may also need a crown.

Badly bitten tongue or lip• If there is bleeding, apply pressure to the part of the

mouth that is bleeding. Use a clean cloth to do this. If the lip is swollen, use an ice pack to keep the swelling down. If the bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room right away.

Possible broken jaw• Go to your dentist or a hospital emergency room

immediately. On your way, apply ice to the jaw to help control the swelling.

We encourage you to seek assistance from a dentist as soon as possible. In case of an emergency or regular dental assistance our friendly staff is happy assist. We hope you have fun and play safe this sporting season. White Cedar Dental Care is Family taking care of Families, on the corner of Huronia Rd. and Mapleview Dr. since 2005.

Expert Advice – Dental Health and Sports By Jennifer Smyth


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Bombers Ready to TakeFlight for Fourth Year By Jim Lowe, Photo credit Barrie Minor Lacrosse

Young house league players, 2015

Hot on the heels of a successful 2015, Barrie lacrosse players are once again set to invade local arenas and fields as the 2016 Barrie Minor Lacrosse season gets underway.

Barrie Minor Lacrosse is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization that is fully sanctioned under the Ontario Lacrosse Association. The BMLA’s mission is to promote, develop and govern minor lacrosse with the emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play at all times. The Bombers offer programs in both field (outdoor) and box (indoor) lacrosse for athletes aged 3 to 21.

This is a very special year for the Bombers organization, as they will host the first annual Anthony Acchione Memorial Tournament. Acchione, one of the driving forces behind the creation of the organization in 2013, passed away last year. The tournament takes place July 8th-10th at the Holly and East Bayfield Community Centres. 700 top lacrosse players representing teams from across the province will compete to be the first in their age group to raise the Anthony Acchione Memorial Trophy.

Tournament Director Mike Hales views the event as being about more than just playing lacrosse, noting that it will provide an opportunity for the Barrie community to get involved with Canada’s National Summer Sport and honour the memory of a citizen who gave tirelessly to the local minor sports community.

“Anthony was an inspiration to everyone he met – in business, in sports, in the community – this tournament will build on the incredible legacy that he left behind”, noted Hales.

Acchione’s competitiveness, athleticism, and fighting spirit are ingrained in the DNA of the Bombers organization. The passion that he inspired for lacrosse will be evident throughout the tournament, but especially so with the Midget Bombers, many of whom were coached by Acchione in their younger years.

Anthony Acchioneand the Barrie Bombers,2014

The minor lacrosse season in Barrie runs from April to October each year. Rep field lacrosse is the first division to get started in the Spring. Field lacrosse is played on soccer or football fields with 10 players per side and is one of the fastest growing sports in North America. Field lacrosse is a NCAA scholarship sport with more than 100 Canadians already on D1 school rosters. Last year, Barrie’s U17 Spring team captured an Ontario Championship in their division. The U17’s will be looking to move up into a higher division this season while still challenging for a second Provincial title.

2015 U17Bombers Team

Box lacrosse, played on hockey rinks with 6 players per side, gets underway next. BMLA has a house league program that

runs from April through June and focuses on fun skill development. The Bombers also have rep teams in all age groups, providing a more competitive experience including out-of-town tournaments and participation in the massive Ontario Lacrosse Festival Provincial Championships in August. Box lacrosse remains the most popular version of the sport played in Canada.

Bomber Luke West at Spring Field Tryouts

The Tyke, Bantam, and Midget Bomber teams were amongst the highest rated in Ontario last year. BMLA Vice-President of Rep Lacrosse, Luke Ringler, expects more success in 2016.

“Our goal is to develop teams that will compete with the best in Ontario. We have very talented players in every age group and are expecting our teams to bring home championships in 2016.”

A second field lacrosse season for older players takes place in the fall, with games wrapping up over the Thanksgiving long weekend each year.

Information about all Barrie Minor Lacrosse programs is available at www.barrieminorlacrosse.com. If you are interested in sponsorship, volunteer, or advertising opportunities for the Anthony Acchione Memorial Tournament, please contact Mike Hales at [email protected].



What does a veterinarian, publisher, frozen yogurt store owner, body sculptor, and motivational speaker all have in common? Meet Teresa Woolard!

Teresa was a veterinarian for 17 years. She self-published six books related to her field. In 2013, on a trip to Myrtle Beach with her family, they came across a frozen yogurt shop and fell in love. Acting on instinct alone and a lot of research, Teresa opened up one of Barrie’s favourite stops-Swirleez! With a lovely patio across from Memorial Square and a fun, fresh, and upbeat décor, along with refreshing frozen yogurt, specialty crepes, waffles, and coffees, Swirleez has become a destination for many people; locals and tourists alike. Teresa says she trusts her gut and with Swirleez, even though she had no business experience, she opened from the heart. Seven months after opening, Swirleez won the New Business Award in Barrie, something that Teresa is very proud of.

Last year, Teresa turned 50 and says that fitness became her mid-life crisis. She decided to enter a fitness competition with a goal of just having the guts to get up on stage-nothing more. While surrounded by yummy treats when working, Teresa was pumping iron in every spare moment along with learning about getting cut and lean from a trainer. Like a lot of people, the date of an event is the motivator and for Teresa, that date was November 28. She started to chronical her journey on Facebook and before she knew it, she had a network of supporters and cheerleaders. Besides motivating herself, her Facebook posts started to motivate others, including her husband who lost forty pounds. The hard work and dedication paid off and Teresa came second in the competition, qualifying her for the provincials in June.

Since that time, doors have opened up that Teresa would have never expected. She was a guest on The Nikki Clarke TV Show, she’s been a guest speaker at a number of wellness conferences, she auditioned for a Vin Diesel movie (even though she was the oldest woman there), and now she is looking for a publisher for another book called “Fetch”; a personal development book with analogies between humans and animals and what they can teach us.

So what’s next for Teresa? She is currently training for a natural’s competition (body sculpting where the competitors are tested for steroids) in April and then the provincials in June. Swirleez has exploded with business and they are currently launching a new dessert line.

What advice does she have for anyone? She says, “Live an extraordinary life, surround yourself with support, and be self-motivating”.

You can follow Teresa on Facebook at Fit ‘n Frozen.

Do you know somebody that inspires others? We would love to feature them in Total Sports.

Inspirations…Meet Teresa Kelly WoolardBy KC Reynolds, Photo credit Mark Woolard and Dave Laus

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Given Simcoe County’s reputation as a hub for snow sports, the success of local athletes at the 2016 Special Olympics National Winter Games in Corner Brook, Newfoundland & Labrador comes as no surprise. Team Ontario members from this area returned home from the Games, which were held March 1st to 5th, with lots of hardware to show off for their efforts in alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoe racing, speed skating, and floor hockey.

Barrie was represented by 12 athletes: two alpine skiers, four Nordic skiers and six snowshoe racers. The group was accompanied by five local coaches. Each of the Barrie athletes medalled in at least one of their events. While Nordic skier Tabitha Wilson experienced her first winter Nationals at Corner Brook, other team members are veterans. Kelly McKenna first attended winter Nationals in Charlottetown, PEI in 2004, and Phil Lock made his debut in Quebec City in 2008. Martha Galloway has attended previously for alpine skiing.

Meanwhile, most of Barrie’s snowshoe team are new to the National Games experience: Nicholas Cunningham, Jade Irvine, and Siobahn Kewin were each at their first Nationals. Adam Ferguson and Belinda Rogers were at their first winter Nationals, while Brian Waring is the veteran of

this group having attended winter Nationals in St. Albert in 2012. Corner Brook was the first National Games for both of Barrie’s alpine skiers, Brian Van Nispen and David Whyne.

The three Orillia athletes did very well in their events. Freestyle Nordic ski racer Carter Meeuwisse took gold in his three events at his first National Games. Veteran speed skating athlete Stephen Graham – who has attended World Games in his sport – earned gold in all four of his events. Alpine Skier Mike Wimbs added triple silver to the local tally. Orillia also lent some talent to Team Ontario’s figure skating coaching squad by sending one coach.

The Midland area had lots to cheer about during the Games, as their floor hockey team made an impact in the competition. One of four Ontario teams in the 16-team tournament, the Midland Civitan Hawks played a strong final game to take the Bronze in their division.

Collingwood is known for its alpine skiing culture, and Special Olympics has a long tradition in that community. While represented by one skier – Matthew Fields, who earned three gold medals on the slopes – Collingwood offered plenty of volunteer talent to lend to Team Ontario. Two alpine coaches, one figure skating coach and two members of the team’s Mission Staff all hail from this area.

Athletes are looking forward to hearing about selections to Team Canada, which is headed to Austria in 2017 for the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Athletes are selected based on their performance at the National Winter Games in Corner Brook.

For more information about becoming a volunteer, athlete or supporter with Special Olympics programs in Central Ontario, please contact District Developer Hellaina Rothenburg at 1-888-333-5515 ext. 276 or visit central.specialolympicsontario.ca.

Jade Irvine from Barrie (#163) races to a silver medal finish in the 100m snowshoe sprint final.

Orillia’s Carter Meeuwisse (L) smiles after receiving the gold medal in the 5k Freestyle Nordic ski event.

The Midland Civitan Hawks (in red) grapple for possession in floor hockey play.

Simcoe County Athletes Make Us Proud at 2016 Special Olympics National Winter GamesBy Hellaina Rothenburg, Photo credit Kirsten Bobbie and Perry Byrd

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